Variable length dilatation catheter apparatus and method

Details Variable length dilatation catheter apparatus and method Variable length dilatation catheter apparatus and method

1980-01-30

1986-01-14

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

1283481, A61M 2902

Patent

active

045640149

ABSTRACT:
A dilatation catheter comprising an elongate elastomeric tube having a telescopic sheath received therearound to selectively expose varying lengths of tube or inflation. A wire extending through the tube provides for longitudinal stretching of the tube to reduce it diametrical cross-section. In one embodiment, port means within the tube may be exposed by contracting of the sheath to provide means whereby injections may be made through the tube.

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patent: 3996938 (1976-12-01), Clark
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